419 scam: Western Union Money Transfer <office_----office8@att.net> FROM WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mtcn" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "money orders " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22998667211 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- westernunionmoneytransfer@kimo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Western Union Money Transfer <office_----office8@att.net>
Reply-To: westernunionmoneytransfer@kimo.com
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 12:08:57 -0800 (PST)
Subject: FROM WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.

FROM WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.
COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC/ADDRESS 855 AGBOKOU,AKPA KPA ROAD COTONOU
WEB SITE.
WWW.WESTERNUNION.COM

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Director Agent Mr.Sam James,You are Welcome to Western Union Benin Republic,Cotonou.Count on Western Union to transfer money we are a global leader in money transfer services,offering the ability to send money to more than 320,000 Western Union Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Count on Western Union to transfer money,send bill payments, and purchase money orders and prepaid services For urgent Enquiry call +229-98-66-72-11 or E-mail our Customer Care @:westernunionmoneytransfer@kimo.com Thanks for your patronage!Director Agent Mr.Sam A.James .Our Motto is to serve our Customer and protects them from fraudulent activities

Your Ref: Code-Bp9377,Our Ref:WUMT0XX2/977
WEBSITE.
www.westernunion.com
Date: 03/03/2011.
Agent Mr Sam James
Tel=00229-9866-7211
westernunionmoneytransfer@kimo.com

INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

de-Your Ref: Code-Bp9377

This is to notify you about the latest development concerning all the payments that are left in our custody which yours are inclusive,besides your were given some of Bills by the SOME department and western Union which makes you not to received your fund so far.
Without mincing words,I am convinced 100% that you have had bitter experience with various 'scammers' claiming to be high government officials and thereby defrauding you of your 'hard-earned money'. The activities of these scammers has changed your perspective about conducting business on the internet, and you now believed there is no genuine business that can be conducted on the internet.Well, I am Mr Sam A James the western Union Agent who hold your transfer file,I was choose under the Government of Benin Rep and the American Ambassador here in Benin and you knew that the internet was created by Americans for the purpose of creating awareness for your products/services and conducting genuine business with ease.
I am fully committed to transfer your payment via Western Union to you in order to differentiate myself from the many Benin Republic you have dealt with. I am a full citizen of Benin Republic and I was working under the Federal Government and Foreign Mission here in Benin such as a US Ambassador. Hence, I am making every efforts to ensure that no citizen of the United States is cheated by Benin Republic .
Therefore,I need your utmost support and understanding to actualize this dream.I also want you to understand that I do trust you and I expect you to show me the same trust and respect in return since trust is a 2-way street.On the other hand,trust is a relationship of reliance. Trust also means being able to predict what other people will do and what situations will occur.

Trust is both an emotional and logical act. Emotionally,it is where you expose your vulnerabilities to people, but believing they will not take advantage of your openness. Logically, it is where you have assessed the probabilities of gain and loss, calculating expected utility based on hard performance data,and concluded that the person in question will behave in a predictable manner. In practice,trust is a bit of both.I trust you because I have experienced your trustworthiness by merely believing in what I have said, even when you have not seen me, and because I have faith in human nature.

Frankly speaking,I understand that anyone in your shoes will feel betrayed, but I still want you to show me your trust by giving me the benefit of doubt on this transfer arrangement.My duty and personality is verifiable,and I promise to transfer your payemnt to you in the without any more hitch or without asking to pay any more money.Please do not allow this mission to die off because of $89.00 dollars. I meant so well for you and I believe you will appreciate me more when you have finally received your partial full payment of $800.000.USD dollars. upon receipt of fees $89 and you will receiving $4000 in each payment twice a day.I will use my position and personality to make sure you receive your daily payment of $4000 at this time without questioning from the financial monitoring authorities,since all documentations proving the legitimacy of the funds has been processed.

Please don't see me as one of the numerous dubious Benin republic you have dealt with in the past.I am a different person entirely and I,m a man of God and different continent.I have the christian spirit in me and I hate cheaters. I promise to always uphold the national unity of our customers. Please reply back ASAP and let me know your possibility of sending the $89.00 dollars today.
Don,t tell me that you don,t have this $89 to send because this is only the opportunity you have to receive your long awaiting payment.

After the payment of $89.00 you will start receiving your money every day $4000 by western union until your total fund of $800.000 U.S DOLLARS is completely transferred to you.

Send the $89 by western union Money Transfer with the information below,

Receiver's name== Mr Agbodu Onyi
Country== Benin Republic.
City=== Cotonou
Text Question== Colour
Answer== white
Amount=$89.
MTCN====
Senders name===
The moment we receive the payment of $89 we will release the first payment information of $4000.00, We are looking forward hearing from you soonest.

I wish you good luck.
Yours in service
Director Agent (Mr Sam A.James) officer incharge !!!

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Director Agent Mr.Sam James,You are Welcome to Western Union Benin Republic,Cotonou.Count on Western Union to transfer money we are a global leader in money transfer services,offering the ability to send money to more than 320,000 Western Union Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories. Count on Western Union to transfer money,send bill payments, and purchase money orders and prepaid services For urgent Enquiry call +229-98-66-72-11 or E-mail our Customer Care @:westernunionmoneytransfer@kimo.com Thanks for your patronage!Director Agent Mr.Sam A.James .Our Motto is to serve our Customer and protects them from fraudulent activities

Tel=00229-9866-7211

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